Prepare for Takeoff!
Start your engines and prepare for takeoff! From propeller-driven biplanes to supersonic jet fighters, Flight School takes kids on a high-flying adventure that challenges them to aim higher than just "good enough" in their lives with Christ. Join Willby, Amelia, and Boomer as they explore the similarities between aviation and living for Christ, and invite unchurched kids to get "airborne" by teaching them about their need for Jesus!
Program Overview
Day 1 |
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Prepare for Takeoff!Unless an aircraft is molded to the right shape, it cannot fly. In the same way, it is only through Christ that we can be saved, and only by being molded to His likeness that we can fly! |
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John 14:6I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available) |
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Bible LessonsBible Story Lesson: "Saul Sees the Light"A Pharisee’s Life Takes Off. Saul THOUGHT he was flying high, until he met Jesus on the road. Then, his life finally took off in Christ! Adapted from Acts 7 and 9Bible Application Lesson: "Flaps Up, Flaps Down!"Paper airplanes will demonstrate that an airplane can only go where the air pushes it, just as we must be conformed to Christ’s likeness in order to function as Christians. |
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Drama Plot“Will” explains to Amelia that Christ is the only way to get off the ground. |
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CraftPaper AirplanesFun, simple airplanes that really fly! |
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Game"Flight Plan"Kids try to throw pool noodles through hula hoops. |
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SnackAirlinersTasty celery and cheese treats that will have kids flying high. |
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Song"Take Off!"Give your life to Christ and get off the ground! |
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Day 2 |
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Trust Your Instruments!Pilots cannot trust their senses while in flight. In the same way, we cannot trust our hearts. We must instead rely on God’s Word and the Holy Spirit to navigate us through life. |
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Proverbs 3:5-6Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available) |
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Bible LessonsBible Story Lesson: "Senseless Senses"The Israelites Learn to Trust God by Collecting Manna. Their senses told them there was no food in the desert. God told them otherwise. Adapted from Exodus 6-16Bible Application Lesson: "Round and Round!"Kids will experience an object lesson illustrating how their senses and sense of direction can be fooled. This is contrasted by the fact that God’s Word is always trustworthy. |
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Drama PlotInstead of flying by the book, “Boomer” flies by his instincts and crashes. Includes Gospel Presentation. |
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CraftWind SocksThis “instrument” will remind kids to trust their instruments! |
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Game"Air Mail!"Teams race to transfer balls down a line of five buckets. |
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SnackAircraft GreaseApplesauce and apple butter to dip graham crackers into |
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Song"Keep Your Eyes on Jesus!"Trust God over yourself and He will keep you on course! |
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Day 3 |
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Don't Stall; Don't Fall!Unless an airplane has enough forward thrust, it will go into a stall and crash. Likewise, unless we constantly grow in Christ, we will backslide. There’s no standing still! |
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Colossians 3:23Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available) |
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Bible LessonsBible Story Lesson: "Uzziah Stalls and Falls"How a Good King Crashed. Though he got off to a great start, Uzziah became complacent in his relationship with God, resulting in a fall. Adapted from 2 Chronicles 26Bible Application Lesson: "Don't Slow Down!"A spinning airplane toy will demonstrate that a lack of thrust causes stalls. This principle will challenge the kids to always strive for a better and more mature relationship with God. |
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Drama Plot“Will” explains to Boomer that, though he thinks he’s a hot shot, he’s really in a stall. Includes Gospel Presentation. |
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CraftJet StreamersFoam airplanes that fly by centrifugal force. A great toy! |
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Game"Don't Stall!"Teams race to keep hula hoops rolling so they don’t fall. |
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SnackPropellersBoiled hot dogs made to look like propellers. |
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Song"Need for Speed"Never stop moving forward with God! |
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Day 4 |
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Avoid Drag!Every aircraft has to be as free from drag as possible in order to fly effectively. We also have to rid ourselves of the things that drag us down as we strive to grow in Christ. |
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Hebrews 12:1BLet us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available) |
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Bible LessonsBible Story Lesson: "Everything that Hinders..."From the Parable of the Sower. The things that prevent people from responding to the gospel must be thrown off! Adapted from Matthew 13:3-23Bible Application Lesson: "Lose the Drag!"An object lesson will illustrate how hard it is to excel when fighting the force of drag. Kids will then consider how to rid themselves of things that hinder their growth in Christ. |
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Drama PlotBoomer and Amelia are faced with surrendering the things that keep them from flying high. Includes Gospel Presentation. |
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CraftP-51 MustangsFoam models of the WWII fighter that just might fly! |
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Game"It's a Drag!"Teams compete to drag their opponents across their finish line. |
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SnackCloud CookiesBillowy marshmallow-topped brownies |
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Song"Sin is a Drag!"Sin will drag you down, but faith will lift you up! |
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Day 5 |
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Go Supersonic!Like a pilot breaking the sound barrier, we must break through barriers with the gospel, overcoming our fears and making a sonic boom for Christ! |
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1 Peter 3:15ABut in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available) |
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Bible LessonsBible Story Lesson: "Through the Barrier"Paul’s Supersonic Life. Paul reflects on a life of ups and downs, breaking through barriers with the gospel. Adapted from Acts and 2 TimothyBible Application Lesson: "Break Through!"An object lesson illustrates how Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier, compared to the barriers broken by missionary pilot Nate Saint. Kids will then be challenged to break barriers with the Gospel. |
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Drama PlotWill challenges Amelia and Boomer to make some noise by living out the gospel. Includes Gospel Presentation. |
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CraftPilot's LicensesLaminated keepsakes to remind kids of all they learned! |
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Game"Breakthrough!"Teams race to get through an obstacle course. |
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SnackJet FightersSupersonic cheese, apple and cracker treats |
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Song"Supersonic!"Break through the barriers by living for God! |
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